What to expect at a Sunday service

ArrivalThe church has a large parking lot, which is usually adequate for Sunday morning service. If, however, you find that it’s full, you may park next door at Concord Orthopaedics, and walk to the church on the path behind the building.

Although you are welcome to enter directly into the sanctuary (the octagonal structure at the end of the church building), most people come in through the double doors near the large parking lot. You may hang up your coat at the coat rack, and proceed down the hall to the parlor.

Just before the church parlor you will be greeted at the visitor’s table. The greeters will answer questions regarding the service, religious education, child care, building amenities and church activities, and can provide you with brochures and information regarding Unitarian-Universalism if you would like. You will be invited to fill out and wear a name tag, and to complete a visitor’s form if you wish to be placed on the church mailing list.

Proceed down the hallway and turn left after the chapel. Enter the sanctuary through the double doors. An usher will greet you at the doors and give you an order of service describing the service for that Sunday. You may seat yourself in the sanctuary or ask the usher to assist you in finding a seat.

Children
Most teens and older children join the adults in the sanctuary for the worship service. Nursery care is available for infants and younger children, as well as Children’s Village for elementary and middle school aged kids. Your children, of any age, may also remain in the sanctuary with you if you wish.

The Service
The service begins with a welcoming message and announcements by the worship associate. The service continues with:

On the other Sundays, we have social hour in Fellowship Hall, located across from the church office, with coffee, refreshments and conversation. Visitors are invited to use a yellow mug to identify themselves so that members may make a special effort to meet and get to know them, to share impressions and experiences, and to welcome them to a church that supports each person’s unique spiritual journey.

You should also feel welcome to stop by the visitor’s table in Fellowship Hall to ask any questions you may have and to obtain additional information regarding our church.

What to Wear
Most members dress casually but neatly, while others prefer to dress up. You may wear whatever seems comfortable for you.

Next Sunday Service

We will explore some of the creative, effective ways people past and present have countered violence with nonviolent protest. In large social justice movements and in our day-to-day lives, there are actions we can take to help de-escalate conflict and reduce violence.